With this, you get to play every Metal Gear game straight from your PS3. You have Metal Gear 1 and 2 in the MGS 3 menu. You have MGS2.3 and Peace Walker, you can digitally buy MGS1, buy physical copies for 4 and 5. With the Legacy Collection, you get MGS 1 and 4 with it, leaving you just to buy MGS 5. Required if you want to experience the Metal Gear series.

Metal Gear Solid HD Collection is one of the best collections out there. It contains 5 Metal Gear games (MGS 2, MGS 3, MGS Peace Walker, and emulations of Metal Gear 1 and Metal Gear 2 inside MGS 3), but Metal Gear Solid is missing from the disc (no worries, it's available on PSN to download, but you have to buy it separately).

These games are all time classics. MGS 3 is still highlyMetal Gear Solid HD Collection is one of the best collections out there. It contains 5 Metal Gear games (MGS 2, MGS 3, MGS Peace Walker, and emulations of Metal Gear 1 and Metal Gear 2 inside MGS 3), but Metal Gear Solid is missing from the disc (no worries, it's available on PSN to download, but you have to buy it separately).

These games are all time classics. MGS 3 is still highly playable and remains by far the best entry in the series (no, the original Metal Gear Solid isn't the best, sorry). MGS 2 is a controversial game because of Raiden and the conspiracy theory-filled story plus the long cut-scenes (I loved all of those things critics hated XD), but it's still great to play and enjoy. Peace Walker is another great game but it had the misfortune of being originally a PSP game and is erroneously considered just a spin-off in the same way as Portable Ops and Metal Gear Acid. But all these games have been remastered by Bluepoint Studios, so they run at 60 fps and graphics are scaled up nicely at 720p resolution. The old Metal Gear games though are products of their era (they originally released during the NES hayday), so if you play them brace yourselves for some serious difficulty, clunky controls and almost no save points. Typical of NES-era games. Another bonus feature is "Transfarring", a method of transfering your save files between PS3 and PS Vita, so you can play the games either at home or on the go.

I can't recommend this collection enough. Every gamer and fan should get this epic bundle which is rivaled only by The Master Chief Collection on Xbox One. Now if Konami made it available on PS4 (perhaps along with MGS 4 and MGS 1) it would be the absolute collection for the best saga in gaming.…Expand

Captivating stories, excellent character building, stunning graphics for the early 2000's make this collection a must own. MGS 2 inroduces us to new characters and completely overhauls the MGS series from the first game. MGS 3 does more of the same with new settings, takes us back to the beginnings of lore for the franchise and adds survivalist gameplay. Peace Walker implements newCaptivating stories, excellent character building, stunning graphics for the early 2000's make this collection a must own. MGS 2 inroduces us to new characters and completely overhauls the MGS series from the first game. MGS 3 does more of the same with new settings, takes us back to the beginnings of lore for the franchise and adds survivalist gameplay. Peace Walker implements new gameplay as well as co-op, multi-level design and several new characters to the series. MGS franchise has always done a superb job of making each iteration of the following games feel fresh, properly continuing the vast story and adding several mechanics never before seen.

You will be getting over 60 hours of gameplay with this collection and will be on a thrillride throughout.…Expand

I was so damn happy when this came out. It made MGS3 which is my favourite game ever and made it SO MUCH BETTER. Better resolution, screen ratio, framerate, camera control. And it comes with equally improved MGS2 and Peace walker. This game is just one of those that you must get no matter on which console you play on. The only bad thing i can think about is that it doesn't have the monkeyI was so damn happy when this came out. It made MGS3 which is my favourite game ever and made it SO MUCH BETTER. Better resolution, screen ratio, framerate, camera control. And it comes with equally improved MGS2 and Peace walker. This game is just one of those that you must get no matter on which console you play on. The only bad thing i can think about is that it doesn't have the monkey hunting game and that playable dream sequence in the prison of MGS3 and the skateboarding minigame of MGS2. I would give it a 9.9 but its closer to tn and thats the closest i can rate it :/…Expand

Having played through MGS2 and 3 on PS2 many years ago, then MGS2 on 360 I felt I'd hit the trifecta. I haven't touched Peace Walker and never will get the chance.
Sons of Liberty and Snake Eater are both fantastic experiences, sure they verge on the ridiculous most of the time but they're still very good.
Graphically they still look better than some games coming out today and the sheerHaving played through MGS2 and 3 on PS2 many years ago, then MGS2 on 360 I felt I'd hit the trifecta. I haven't touched Peace Walker and never will get the chance.
Sons of Liberty and Snake Eater are both fantastic experiences, sure they verge on the ridiculous most of the time but they're still very good.
Graphically they still look better than some games coming out today and the sheer volume of content means you get bang for your buck.
The controls still take a while to get used to and will probably never get the upgrade the need.
The whole Raiden thing in MGS2 never had an effect on me because MGS2 was the first MGS I played. This makes MGS2 my favourite in the series basically because everything was foreign and new. The whole sneaker concept was a huge change from the Duke Nukems and Dark Forces that were around at the time.
Snake Eater was too campy for me, all the pervy first person views and sexually weird scenarios (which are littered throughout the series) were too overt for my liking in this outing and took away from the experience.
This collection is a must for MGS fans, even if you've already played them, and if you've never played them you really should.
If you can look past the convoluted story and supernatural bosses you've got yourself some seriously good gaming ahead of you.…Expand

This game.... oooh this game. this game is what you want to prove that you're a gamer. the 2nd game is amazing done everything right from the first game.amazing graphics from the original, good twist and turns in the story. The 3rd game. do i have to say anything....... no? ok. peace walker... might turn some people off with the more grindy rpg stuff, the art style and the monster hunterThis game.... oooh this game. this game is what you want to prove that you're a gamer. the 2nd game is amazing done everything right from the first game.amazing graphics from the original, good twist and turns in the story. The 3rd game. do i have to say anything....... no? ok. peace walker... might turn some people off with the more grindy rpg stuff, the art style and the monster hunter bosses (no.im not kidding).....but the game is so goddamn awesome that you're not gonna care about the problem.Now to the question...''should i buy the game?''.Yes. i think you should.you're either gonna like with the 2nd game. if not that you're maybe like peace walker and fall in love with the 3 game. Amazing stories,quality graphics and a tiny... tiny.... cluncky controls... very tiny problem. 10/10 must buy!…Expand

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Peace of art..I do not have to say anything more. But i need to write one hundred and fifty characters. i think my score can describe it..............…Expand

One of the best "HD" collections on PS3, surpassing most simply for its great updating of the games included. Many HD mixes I've found to be lacking, really just highlighting the fact that things have moved on a lot between the PS2 and PS3 generations. It helps that the games here (actually I can't speak about Peace Walker as I have yet to play it on PSP OR in this collection) wereOne of the best "HD" collections on PS3, surpassing most simply for its great updating of the games included. Many HD mixes I've found to be lacking, really just highlighting the fact that things have moved on a lot between the PS2 and PS3 generations. It helps that the games here (actually I can't speak about Peace Walker as I have yet to play it on PSP OR in this collection) were amongst those that pushed their original hardware, but really you'd almost accept these as being from their current (now last) generation.

IF you don't know what MGS is you won't even be looking at this. The series is famous as the best stealthy games, encouraging you to sneak around enemies rather than attack them head on.

Crazy characters throughout, fun boss fights that require some brainpower and dexterity and very interesting (if weird and wacky) stories will drag you through all the games.

The ONLY way to improve this collection would have been the inclusion of the first MGS game - although it does include Metal Gear 1 and 2 of the MSX as added bonuses.…Expand

HD remastering is very well done, and all three games look crisp and crystal clear.
Bonus content includes most of MGS2's Substance edition, the improved third person camera for MGS3, and both MSX Metal Gear games ("Metal Gear" and "Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake")
Cons:
Games might feel a little dated to some unfamiliar with the PS2 originals.
No Secret Theater.
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HD remastering is very well done, and all three games look crisp and crystal clear.

Bonus content includes most of MGS2's Substance edition, the improved third person camera for MGS3, and both MSX Metal Gear games ("Metal Gear" and "Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake")

Cons:

Games might feel a little dated to some unfamiliar with the PS2 originals.

Well that's an easy game to mark, three unchallenged masterpiece brought back to life better looking that ever. Each of this game has a great story and more importantly a great gameplay with tons of little perks that ends up being one of the most critically acclaimed (and it's well deserved) saga of modern video games. I don't want spoil anything (even concerning the gameplay) so I won'tWell that's an easy game to mark, three unchallenged masterpiece brought back to life better looking that ever. Each of this game has a great story and more importantly a great gameplay with tons of little perks that ends up being one of the most critically acclaimed (and it's well deserved) saga of modern video games. I don't want spoil anything (even concerning the gameplay) so I won't say more, just if you never played those games before, go run and buy this collection.
PS: What a loss for Konami to fire Hideo Kojima, a true genius of video games.…Expand

What can you say its mgs. 3 metal gears on 1 disk. 2 excellent games and 1 good 1. If you've been around as long as i have u know what to expect. Never played peace walker before though. It does lack in depth and mechanics but thats understandable considering the system it comes from. Well if i hadnt played the crap out of these already id probably give it a 10. So if you haven't andWhat can you say its mgs. 3 metal gears on 1 disk. 2 excellent games and 1 good 1. If you've been around as long as i have u know what to expect. Never played peace walker before though. It does lack in depth and mechanics but thats understandable considering the system it comes from. Well if i hadnt played the crap out of these already id probably give it a 10. So if you haven't and can stand older style gameplay add a point.…Expand

This collection brings one of the best sagas in video game history to life once again.Every one of the games presented brings out a whole nostalgia and excitement to be able to play them once again, bringing all the marvelous stories that complete themselves in a wonderful way.
Not only can you explore the oil-tanker as Raiden, as you can also play as the real Snake in hte middle of theThis collection brings one of the best sagas in video game history to life once again.Every one of the games presented brings out a whole nostalgia and excitement to be able to play them once again, bringing all the marvelous stories that complete themselves in a wonderful way.
Not only can you explore the oil-tanker as Raiden, as you can also play as the real Snake in hte middle of the cold war in Russia and in Costa Rica, altogether in one single game.This whole bundle makes this HD collection one of Kojima's great choices.…Expand

What have I been missing? Prior to this collection, I had never played any of the titles beyond Metal Gear Solid for the first PlayStation. We are truly lacking such fantastic storylines in modern gaming - and I feel it is sorely missed. I have even returned to the first MGS because of this collection and will soon finally get around to MGS4.

Not much to tell. MGS2 & MGS3 HD are awesome, Peace Walker is OK, for being a PSP game ported to console. The HD os well done, however I missed some aspects from the old versions that were not included in these new versions. Really worth the money.

Only Played MGS 3 so far but what to say? It's a MGS, it´s a Hideo Kojima at his top level. Loved in every aspects with the exception of the dated controls. If the other two are as good as this i might have to raise my score.

This collection is a fantastic port of the original classics in HD. To clarify to those who don't know it yet, HD remaster does not equal HD remake. It is designed purely to make things look smoother on HD display. Don't expect it to be the Twin Snakes (remake of original MGS) of these games because it is not (You'd be surprised at how many people actually think this way). Having said thatThis collection is a fantastic port of the original classics in HD. To clarify to those who don't know it yet, HD remaster does not equal HD remake. It is designed purely to make things look smoother on HD display. Don't expect it to be the Twin Snakes (remake of original MGS) of these games because it is not (You'd be surprised at how many people actually think this way). Having said that the games are exactly how I remembered it back in the days. Both MGS2 and 3 are still fun despite showing some aging mechanics...this is more apparent with MGS2, but it doesn't bother me seeing as I remember the gameplay being that way when I played them years ago. Both the story and characters are extremely well thought out. Peace Walker is another great game. It does suffer a little for being in portable consoles however. The cutscenes are replaced by comic-book like cutscenes. They are a little offsetting if you're expecting full blown cutscenes like MGS2 or 3, but you do get accustomed to them. The story is equally well thought out and the addition of the second analog stick in the controls works wonders for the game. It is certainly a welcome addition to the series. The only problem I really saw in the collection were some slowdowns in cutscenes of MGS3...it is especially apparent in scenes where Volgin uses his electricity powers...they're noticeable, but not enough to make you stop playing as they are very brief. Overall, I'd say that you should get this game if you've missed out on the MGS series or just want to replay it again like me. Also MGS1 is not included in this collection because it is a PS1 game, but if you have a PS3 it should be up in the Playstation Store for 10 dollars.…Expand

Just finished silent hill HD collection on hard action/hard puzzle mode & needed a few days off so my brain could Recuperate lol great games!!! Now its metal gear solid HD turn so lets start with the good:the graphics are at there best in snake eater(my opinion) everything looks great but when it comes to grass or leaves you can see the Pixels clearly! I thought peace walker would have theJust finished silent hill HD collection on hard action/hard puzzle mode & needed a few days off so my brain could Recuperate lol great games!!! Now its metal gear solid HD turn so lets start with the good:the graphics are at there best in snake eater(my opinion) everything looks great but when it comes to grass or leaves you can see the Pixels clearly! I thought peace walker would have the better graphics but oddly enough it seems like there's a bit more brightness to the colors used in peace walker than snake eater! Controls & gameplay:snake eater handles perfectly as I played this One on the ps2 so I hopped right in without any difficulty when dealing with controls but newcomers to snake eater, peace walker & mgs 2 might find it awkward & confusing! gameplay has always been great in mgs games so veterans like myself will find it well implemented,easy to use while remaining challenging.but once again the new generation of gamers(I.E. cod players gow players) will have to get used to its Uniqueness & Complexity but once you do you will be pulled into a very enjoyable action/stealth experience! Story:probably the best aspect of these games is the story as its told by interesting characters whether good or bad!! I just love how naked snake assumes or should I say unwantedly assumes the title of big boss in snake eater as well as peace walkers story as snake I mean big boss only takes the missions to truly see if the boss is alive!! Mgs 2 story is good but I prefer to play as snake all the way through not just certain parts as raiden is the main character but all three games are excellently written & paced,the voice acting is perfect and the characters are just believable as you make your way through these rare masterpieces by hideo kojima!! you just can't find great storytelling in games these days anymore as game developers focus more on style then substance with is sad! now the bad:new generation gamers acceptance of these classics as these great games do not follow your typical 3rd person shooter these days so if the new generation keep an open mind to the length(which these games are long)substance(actually gives you a rewarding & entertaining story) last generation control scheme(but easy to learn) then there's basically nothing wrong here! oh & if you hate ling cutscenes just skip them your not forced to watch them ya know.....10/10…Expand

One of the best compilations released in HD so far.
MGS 2 and MGS 3 are simply two of the best games ever made, now with improved graphics, we can play them again, or who has not played, is the time to know them, Peace Walker, in my opinion is an extra bonus, what really counts are the dua masterpieces were originally released for PS2, required!…Expand

Some of the most overrated games ever. The sneaking is primitive, cumbersome and bugged. It relies on you memorizing enemy paths like an autistic robot. There is no real free thinking involved. There is no real way to quick load the game after being detected. The 3 games are just extremely obnoxious and unejoyable. The controls are complete **** I'd recommend checking out Splinter Cell:Some of the most overrated games ever. The sneaking is primitive, cumbersome and bugged. It relies on you memorizing enemy paths like an autistic robot. There is no real free thinking involved. There is no real way to quick load the game after being detected. The 3 games are just extremely obnoxious and unejoyable. The controls are complete **** I'd recommend checking out Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory or Thief 3 if you want a real stealth game.…Expand

This is the hd collection i was waiting for since god of war started the new trend. These are some of the greatest games of all time, with fantstic graphics for their time that stand the test of time redone in hd, with great stories, characters, ideas, music, gameplay and most of all how unique they are even now. Hideo kojima broke down walls with the original metal gear, and did it againThis is the hd collection i was waiting for since god of war started the new trend. These are some of the greatest games of all time, with fantstic graphics for their time that stand the test of time redone in hd, with great stories, characters, ideas, music, gameplay and most of all how unique they are even now. Hideo kojima broke down walls with the original metal gear, and did it again with mgs1, and these games made that great gameplay even better, doing things that were unheard of, such as survival in metal gear solid 3, and the ability to look down sights in a 3rd person game is still uncommon. there controls are based on a japaneese mindset instead of a western one, so that takes time for newer players to get used too, even if they have been slightly changed from the original…Expand

Metal Gear Solid HD Collection does exactly what it says on the tin. If you loved the originals, you'll love this. If you didn't like them... well, enough said. If you are a new player, perhaps you should approach with caution. Games have evolved a lot since the peak of MGS. Devoid of nostalgia, these games can flounder a little. MGS2, for example: Great game all the way up until the lastMetal Gear Solid HD Collection does exactly what it says on the tin. If you loved the originals, you'll love this. If you didn't like them... well, enough said. If you are a new player, perhaps you should approach with caution. Games have evolved a lot since the peak of MGS. Devoid of nostalgia, these games can flounder a little. MGS2, for example: Great game all the way up until the last third, where it suddenly disintegrates into an incoherent mess. It is widely considered to be the weakest of the franchise (not by me, though). Conversely, many would say that MGS3 is probably the best Solid Snake outing, but I strongly disagree. Part 3 was where the balance between the cut-scenes and gameplay was thrown out of whack. Play for ten minutes, watch for fifteen. It got worse in MGS4 but the rot started back here in Snake Eater. MSG3 also suffers from being a transitional title. The newly introduced elements such as it's camera system are not yet perfected and feel cumbersome when compared to modern games. Overall, this is a solid (pun intended) package, but these games are not perfect and they never were... And where the hell is the first game? That WAS perfect.…Expand

This is a phenomenal package, and it even hurts to give it a 9/10. You're getting three full games, each an easy 20-30 hours of gameplay, each with beautiful plots and lots of unique gameplay. You're definitely never going to find another game that's too similar to Metal Gear! Wonderful experience that tests both your strategic intellect and philosophy. Only reason I have it a 9/10 wasThis is a phenomenal package, and it even hurts to give it a 9/10. You're getting three full games, each an easy 20-30 hours of gameplay, each with beautiful plots and lots of unique gameplay. You're definitely never going to find another game that's too similar to Metal Gear! Wonderful experience that tests both your strategic intellect and philosophy. Only reason I have it a 9/10 was because, for new players coming in to the series, the controls have a rather steep learning curve. Far from intuitive, but not impossible. Personally, the story, characters, and overall originality, make the difficult control scheme worth it. Great especially for PS3 users, who can buy the original Metal Gear Solid game through the PlayStation Network (or with their PS1 disc), and the fourth game, MGS4: Guns of the Patriots. You can have the complete series, sans a few spin-offs, all on your one console!

All in all, a must-buy for people unfamiliar with the Metal Gear Solid series, and a delightful reprise for long-time players.…Expand

MGS2's plot still amazes me, but the controls feel outdated.
MGS3's free camera from the Subsistence release really makes the game a lot better, but it's a shame they didn't include the original Metal Gear Online.
Peace Walker's first 4 chapters are great but the last (which you play after the initial credits) is very, veryThe best versions of the best games from a legendary franchise.

MGS2's plot still amazes me, but the controls feel outdated.MGS3's free camera from the Subsistence release really makes the game a lot better, but it's a shame they didn't include the original Metal Gear Online.Peace Walker's first 4 chapters are great but the last (which you play after the initial credits) is very, very weak. Co-op works well and the multiplayer is fun, and you can play this for dozens of hour, unlocking challenging missions and getting better scores.

I am a huge Metal Gear Solid fan, and this collection exceeds so many expectations, and it shows just how good the original games were on PS2. Peace Walker really shines as the controls were completely re-done and extra content added. This HD collection is well worth your money, fan or not.

I am agreeing with most of the professional reviews here. Most game players will know what MGS is, at least in essence. This package would have been worth it with just MGS2 & 3; but the inclusion of PW (which I had never played before) makes this an essential purchase. There are very few immersive gaming experiences like MGS out there. The ability to throw in fourth wall breaking devicesI am agreeing with most of the professional reviews here. Most game players will know what MGS is, at least in essence. This package would have been worth it with just MGS2 & 3; but the inclusion of PW (which I had never played before) makes this an essential purchase. There are very few immersive gaming experiences like MGS out there. The ability to throw in fourth wall breaking devices and humor and still have you drawn in is 'Kojima magic'. The best for me is MGS3, but they are excellent.…Expand

In terms of a gaming package it doesn't really get any better than this, particularly for MGS fans. Metal Gear Solid HD Collection is a reminder of just how epic this stealth-em-up franchise is. It contains MGS2: Sons of Liberty, MGS3: Snake Eater and MGS: Peace Walker, the latter of which is a PSP import rather than a PS2 one. Having experienced all MGS outings on the PS3's predecessor IIn terms of a gaming package it doesn't really get any better than this, particularly for MGS fans. Metal Gear Solid HD Collection is a reminder of just how epic this stealth-em-up franchise is. It contains MGS2: Sons of Liberty, MGS3: Snake Eater and MGS: Peace Walker, the latter of which is a PSP import rather than a PS2 one. Having experienced all MGS outings on the PS3's predecessor I was psyched not only to get the opportunity to see them again in all their glory but also to see how stunning they would look in HD. Then, to add it all off you get Peace Walker. All i can tell you is that these game have stood the test of time and remain the classics that they have always been, they are just generally unforgettable games which have been updated and polished to be played to death all over again. Snake Eater is without doubt the best game of the 3. Infact, Snake Eater is arguably the greatest game ever made. I will never forget the experience that Hideo Kojima delivered with this epic masterpiece. Playing as Snake in a Soviet jungle brings endless hours of fun, intrigue, joy, sneaking and an element of frustration but you will never tire. It's truly one of a kind and as immersive as hell and has a storyline that will have you in awe with all the twists and turns throughout. MGS3 was a landmark moment on PS2 and reborn on PS3 it once again delivers an exhilarating experience, it provides some memorable boss battles along the way with The End, The Fury, The Sorrow among those whose pass you'll cross before embarking on an epic finale with The Boss. Oh and there's also that torturous 10 minute ladder climbing scene to enjoy. And then you can sample MGS2: Sons of Liberty. Not a match for Snake Eater but a great game nonetheless. The plot is somewhat complex to say the least and can be hard to follow but its all worthwhile in the end. The biggest issue with Sons of Liberty for many is the fact you don't play as Snake! Plain and simple, you play as Raiden. And as any true MGS fan would tell you thats criminal! Snake is MGS, however the main problem is Raiden lacks to appeal and is unconventional. Those gripes aside, because you have to to enjoy the game, MGS2 does provide some awesome gaming. Their are some missions that even now are sheer brilliance. The final piece of the jigsaw is Peace Walker. This was refreshing for me as I hadn't played it on PS3 and it was an excellent experience. Set 10 years after Snake Eater, Snake has broken off from The Patriots and formed his own mercenary unit. In Costa Rica the Peace Sentinels, a mysterious group equipped with all the latest weapons, have risen and their presence threatens to endanger the balance of power between the East and West. It's not vintage MGS but it has its moments throughout and is more than a worthy addition to the franchise providing plenty game time. Furthermore, there's an added bonus you can play Metal Gear & Metal Gear 2. In the end this is a collection you simply cannot afford to miss out on, it contains the pinnacle of stealth games and delivers an unforgettable trilogy of epic gaming, the controls are really the only thing that hinder the experience as they are dated and remain in the PS2 era however that doesn't prevent you enjoying each epic outing Kojima has provided. Snake Eater alone is worth your money but the fact Sons of Liberty and Peace Walker are included only enhance what I can only describe as an epic and unmissable set of amazing games. Absolute genius!…Expand

i have been eagerly awaiting the release of this collection for a long time now and it was more than worth the wait. i was fantastic to play through MGS2 and 3 again but now with the added HD .. no great tweaks with the graphics but the games are still fantastic to play. the only downside was the Controls took a little bit of getting used to again as they are a bit old school but i willi have been eagerly awaiting the release of this collection for a long time now and it was more than worth the wait. i was fantastic to play through MGS2 and 3 again but now with the added HD .. no great tweaks with the graphics but the games are still fantastic to play. the only downside was the Controls took a little bit of getting used to again as they are a bit old school but i will not mark it down for that. the added appeal with this collection is Metal Gear Solid : Peace Walker. which i never had the chance to play it on the PSP .. what a great addition to the series ( ok the graphics are not as good but do take into consideration that it was a PSP Game ) another great chapter t the saga and great Game-play. combined with the fact that you get the MGS2 and 3 "substance" versions of the games which give you many more extras. this is getting nothing less than 10…Expand

While I write this review I remember the memorable experiences and fun that I had going through each of the Metal Gear Solid titles, and there are many. Since I only played MGS 1 and MGS 4 prior to this, I have always wondered what happened and what happened, asking many questions like what happened to Liquid and who is this Raiden. I do however have a small minor problems with Metal GearWhile I write this review I remember the memorable experiences and fun that I had going through each of the Metal Gear Solid titles, and there are many. Since I only played MGS 1 and MGS 4 prior to this, I have always wondered what happened and what happened, asking many questions like what happened to Liquid and who is this Raiden. I do however have a small minor problems with Metal Gear Solid 2 and Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, which are the fact you play has Raiden in the 2nd game. Not knowing this when I started I was expecting Solid Snake to come back for the entire length of the game instead of a few hours at the beginning of the game. Of course the game plays like that of Metal Gear Solid but since you are not Snake there will be some disappointment when you find out you will be controlling Raiden for the rest of the game. In terms of Peace Walker, I found the selecting missions and carrying them out sort of boring and finding myself going back to Metal Gear Solid 3 (the jewel of the collection, absolutely fantastic) instead. Overall though I did enjoy my run through of both MGS2 and MGS3 and probably will complete MG1, MG2 and peace walker when I have free time. I only wish they remastered MGS1 and added to the collection to make this the ultimate Metal Gear Solid pack. Well done Kojima at creating a fantastic franchise of video games, that I enjoyed playing through.…Expand

This game is one of the best selling franchises on PS2 and now its on PS3 in HD. Just the sheer fact of playing this game again let alone the fact that it is in HD now is exhilarating. It is a wonderful collection to get. It is also great for the die hard MGS fan. It is not only a great game but it brings back memories of long nights and days staying up to beat the originals on PS2.This game is one of the best selling franchises on PS2 and now its on PS3 in HD. Just the sheer fact of playing this game again let alone the fact that it is in HD now is exhilarating. It is a wonderful collection to get. It is also great for the die hard MGS fan. It is not only a great game but it brings back memories of long nights and days staying up to beat the originals on PS2. Overall it's a great investment spending only $60 for three top selling PS2 games that all deserve a 10/10.…Expand

This is the best collection released to date. Sons of Liberty and Snake Eater are two of the best Playstation 2 games ever made, and Peace Walker holds it own. With trophies added and remastered graphics, the experience is greatly enhanced. A must have for sure.

The best game series of all time in HD, yes the best!I love zelda but some games are not as good as others, resident evil has become a change for the worse.Konami have really made 3 amazing games in HD for a great price also.Not much more to say as we all know MGS rules!Only wish Konami didn't sellout and make this on the gaybox 360.

I desperately wanted to play MGS3, since I haven`t played the original. But I have to say I hate the aiming controls. Seriously, these are the crappiest aiming controls I have experienced in any action game, not to mention current gen games. This spoils the whole game for me. Aside from the great cutscenes and characters, I can't understand how people can say that this game can in any wayI desperately wanted to play MGS3, since I haven`t played the original. But I have to say I hate the aiming controls. Seriously, these are the crappiest aiming controls I have experienced in any action game, not to mention current gen games. This spoils the whole game for me. Aside from the great cutscenes and characters, I can't understand how people can say that this game can in any way compete with current gen games. The visuals in the outside levels are cool, but the buildings and character animations look just plain bad. I can imagine how people who played the original get nostalgic and that it must have been a great game at the time, but for a newcomer it just cant hold up with todays competition. I think I will give it another try with the 3DS version, which will be a real remake with updated controls.…Expand

This is christmas come early for me!. A chance to play some of my favorite games of all time in HD was too good too miss. I was never really a big fan of Sons of Liberty too be honest, thought the storyline was too confusing and the less said about the character Raiden the better!. Playing it again in this HD collection made me realise what a good game it is tho. Defiantly gone up in myThis is christmas come early for me!. A chance to play some of my favorite games of all time in HD was too good too miss. I was never really a big fan of Sons of Liberty too be honest, thought the storyline was too confusing and the less said about the character Raiden the better!. Playing it again in this HD collection made me realise what a good game it is tho. Defiantly gone up in my estimation. As for Snake Eater...probably one of my best games of all time. The storyline, characters and gameplay are a thing of beauty, and playing it in HD made me drool!. Not had a chance to play Peace Walker yet but Ive heard good things about it and even without playing that i am able to give this a 10/10.…Expand

This is one of those things you have a hard time complaining about. MGS3 is in this collection, that instantly makes it great. I played every game on this collection before on PS2 and peace walker on PSP so I'll start out by saying they were all great before, and playing them again, they are all still great. I think the most improved out of all of them is peace walker, it's amazing at howThis is one of those things you have a hard time complaining about. MGS3 is in this collection, that instantly makes it great. I played every game on this collection before on PS2 and peace walker on PSP so I'll start out by saying they were all great before, and playing them again, they are all still great. I think the most improved out of all of them is peace walker, it's amazing at how much better it feels playing MG Peace walker with a dual shock as opposed to the not so fluent PSP controls. MGS3 is probably the only game I've ever found myself being able to play 10 times from start to finish in a row just because it was so awesome. MGS2 is my least favorite in the series but it's still a very good game. Peace walker was originally psp so the graphics aren't as nice as the other two, regardless it's still got good gameplay. Now. I know I might make someone angry with this comment. The only thing I can complain about is the controls for MGS2 and 3 feel incredibly outdated, it would have been nice if they added an updated control scheme. Overall this is the best collection released to date. Hands down. Worth every penny. Do not pass up.…Expand

I wished the HD collection bring trophies to MGS4, but honestly, the collection is great, now i have all Metal Geear Solid games for my PS3 and PSP and i can play when i want. This is the collection of masterpieces great!!!!!!!

definatly one of the must have collection packs out there the only drawback is where is the hd copy of twin snakes or did nintendo block that good thing i still have a copy of the original metal gear so now i have a pretty close complete set

The wait is over. I remember about 3 years ago that i wanted to play mgs 2 so so badly but i couldn't cause i didn't have a ps2 or an xbox, just my ol good 360. 3 years after here i am with not only mgs 2 but with mgs3, whic is even better and mgspw (altough i would liked it to be mgs: twin snakes) a promising game i haven't start playing yet. If you have never played any mgs game this isThe wait is over. I remember about 3 years ago that i wanted to play mgs 2 so so badly but i couldn't cause i didn't have a ps2 or an xbox, just my ol good 360. 3 years after here i am with not only mgs 2 but with mgs3, whic is even better and mgspw (altough i would liked it to be mgs: twin snakes) a promising game i haven't start playing yet. If you have never played any mgs game this is the game you should buy without a DOUBT…Expand

The greatest HD collection out there. Metal Gear Solid needs no introduction. You get 5 games in total(MGS3,MGS PW, MGS 2, MG and MG2SS) and a lot of extra content. There is no thinking about buying this, it's a must buy.

There is so much content on 1 disc that it's almost a dream come true,since many of these mgs titles are some of the best in the epic series.mgs hd collection looks great in hd,and runs at a steady 60fps with no hick-ups from what I've seen so far.plus let's not forget that you also get metal gear and metal gear 2 solid snake as an added bonus,so those newNow this is a true HD make over.

There is so much content on 1 disc that it's almost a dream come true,since many of these mgs titles are some of the best in the epic series.mgs hd collection looks great in hd,and runs at a steady 60fps with no hick-ups from what I've seen so far.plus let's not forget that you also get metal gear and metal gear 2 solid snake as an added bonus,so those new to the metal gear series will get to see it all on 1 disc.best polished games ever made period.…Expand

Sensational games all on one disc in glorious HD, the up conversion is brilliant here. This is how remake should be done. 10/10 the stories remain as intense and gripping as ever and gameplay shows no signs of age.

It's just absolutely unbelievable how above par the MGS series stands not only as a video game but as a work of art. Even knowing all of even the smallest details, playing through these just blows me away. Makes the early Bond films seem not only vapid but dull in comparison, not to mention putting Elder Scrolls/ Uncharted/ Batman/ et al "game of the year" titles to shame.

Ã§ok gÃ¼zel :)Every single game in this collection is worth 10/10 score and now it's on one disc, in HD, in 60 fps and in the best possible edition. If you never played Metal Gear games before, you should buy it. Every single game in this collection is worth 10/10 score and now it's on one disc, in HD, in 60 fps and in the best possible edition. If you neverÃ§ok gÃ¼zel :)Every single game in this collection is worth 10/10 score and now it's on one disc, in HD, in 60 fps and in the best possible edition. If you never played Metal Gear games before, you should buy it. Every single game in this collection is worth 10/10 score and now it's on one disc, in HD, in 60 fps and in the best possible edition. If you never played Metal Gear games before, you should buy it.…Expand

Metal Gear Solid Collection HD is the best by far the greatest game i played, brings me back memories when i had the PS2, all the collection is in HD, makes the picture clear and fun to play, I'm always a big fan of the game, i want everyone to get it.

Some people are wondering why this game doesn't include the 1st Metal Gear Solid game. My theory is because in the first game you encounter a boss called psycho mantis in where you needed to put controller 1 into port 2 so that way he couldn't read your mind. I guess they could of did this with the wireless controller but I think it would of been a big task for a re-release. Also I hopeSome people are wondering why this game doesn't include the 1st Metal Gear Solid game. My theory is because in the first game you encounter a boss called psycho mantis in where you needed to put controller 1 into port 2 so that way he couldn't read your mind. I guess they could of did this with the wireless controller but I think it would of been a big task for a re-release. Also I hope people realize that this game/s is just a way for Konami to make a quick buck. For a re-release which doesn't require much effort, the price tag is way too high. Another way for Konami to scam it's loyal fans. Konami DOES make good games but I already have all these games for ps2, since PS3 isn't backwards compatible anymore, are you telling me I have to re-buy this re-release? What has the gaming industry come to? Which reminds me, Capcom is coming out with a re-release of the Devil May Cry series, so now Capcom is trying to milk it's franchises and make a quick buck aswell. Jusike those music games like Guitar Hero, they come out with the same damn game every year and people are dumb enough to pay for the same game. So now we have Konami & Capcom following suit with Activision and EA. Activision is notorious for milking their franchises. Sorry for getting off topic on most of this review but I'am trying to make a point. If you think about it most games today are just re-releases anyway but just have different numbers at the end of the title & with minor differences.…Expand

This collection in glorious HD is a masterpiece on PS3 ! All fans of MetalGear series have to buy this remastered collection ! In my opinion,Metal Gear Solid Collection HD is the best HD compilation ever made ! It's a masterpiece and really awesome.

i was worried about how much i would really enjoy playing these games again, so i was hesitant on picking it up but my lord this is the best hd collection made to date!! better than the shadow of colossus /ico collection and both god of war collections if you are remotely a mgs fan buy this now! stop reading and buy it

As A Metal Gear Solid fan this is possibly the best HD remastered game I could ask for. I more or less grew up playing Metal Gear solid 2 so it was nostalgic to be able to play it again, but in HD this time. Seeing all of the textures updated in this format does show it's age I'd admit but in a lot of cases the game looks best. Metal Gear Solid 3 to my surprise looks the most impressive inAs A Metal Gear Solid fan this is possibly the best HD remastered game I could ask for. I more or less grew up playing Metal Gear solid 2 so it was nostalgic to be able to play it again, but in HD this time. Seeing all of the textures updated in this format does show it's age I'd admit but in a lot of cases the game looks best. Metal Gear Solid 3 to my surprise looks the most impressive in HD. Apparently Hideo Kojima and his creative team put the PS2 to it's full potential because it does shine in HD and more or less passes off as an early PS3 game in some areas.The game is also much much different the MGS 1 and 2 by adding a jungle environment throughout half the game and relying on camo patterned clothing and face paint by blending into the environment. Very different but also yet much more enjoyable and challenging too.

Disappointingly Peace Walker does not hold up well on this set. Being a PSP game this does show it was meant for that format by showing off the limited textures in a lot of the environments and characters. It also dumbs down the stealth element and it does take time getting used to the RPG and customization gameplay aspect.Once getting used to all of this the game can be quite fun and enjoyable at the same time.

Saying that I think this set is truly worth getting because not only do you get MGS 2, 3 and Peace Walker remastered in HD but you also get Metal Gear and Metal Gear 2 as well. Only downside is that Metal Gear Solid Twin Snakes isn't included in this and it is a shame because that is the first chapter to this series and really would've made this set more worth it entirely.…Expand

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The biggest seller in my God honest opinion would have to be Peacewalker. I know how much frustration I had when your trying to adjust the camera angle whenever your trying to get that S rank on vehicle battles without being alerted. The HD feeling in all three games is just....wow. The Transfarring feature in my opinion seems.... a little weird in my opinion. I know that your one of many that probably has over two hundred hours worth of gameplay on to your PSP and is mad that those trophies didn't ring if you transfarred. I'm not disappointed by this, actually I don't mind having to redo the game over again just to get the trophies and utilize the second analog stick to my advantage. MGS2 and MGS3 in HD is awesome in my opinion. the Trophies added to the two games makes my adventures alot challenging and interesting. The End battle is like always a very....big challenge if you want to challenge yourself in a sniper to sniper battle. As far as MGS2 words can't sum up how good the game is.

Overall, I'd like to say thank you so much Mr. Kojima, you haven't let all your fans down when you released the HD collection here. This is highly recommended for both Casual and Hardcore MGS fans and the coming generation looking for an interesting Stealth game.…Expand

Worth the price of admission for mgs3 alone. Peacewalker and mgs2 are gravy. I'm rating this based on mgs3, the game looks great in HD and cleans up the display which I found muddy on the ps2. If you missed mgs3 or are a big fan of the metal gear series, you owe it to yourself to pick these up and enjoy some classic gaming. These games are just so much fun and interesting.

How do you sum up the Metal Gear Solid games? Divisive, pretentious and frustating yet the Metal Gear series is also the most innovative, inventive and influential action game series of all time. One things for sure, ther's simply nothing else quite like Metal Gear Solid and even though this doesn't include the best game in the series Metal Gear Solid 1 (yes it is) it's great value and aHow do you sum up the Metal Gear Solid games? Divisive, pretentious and frustating yet the Metal Gear series is also the most innovative, inventive and influential action game series of all time. One things for sure, ther's simply nothing else quite like Metal Gear Solid and even though this doesn't include the best game in the series Metal Gear Solid 1 (yes it is) it's great value and a must buy if you consider yourself a real gamer.…Expand

A gift from Kojima. I've finished Snake Eater ten minutes ago, and despite the weird gameplay I'm amazed by this masterpiece! The story brings together cold war history, conspiracy theory, profound drama, 'overthetop' action scenes, war hero tragedy, and so on. I'm about to begin Peace Walker, which is the only one of the MGS saga I haven't already played. For what I saw of the threeA gift from Kojima. I've finished Snake Eater ten minutes ago, and despite the weird gameplay I'm amazed by this masterpiece! The story brings together cold war history, conspiracy theory, profound drama, 'overthetop' action scenes, war hero tragedy, and so on. I'm about to begin Peace Walker, which is the only one of the MGS saga I haven't already played. For what I saw of the three games, the HD treatment gives us the masterpieces as they should have been since the beginnings. The sounds and graphics are the best and have nothing to envy from some of the games of the last year! You surely have noted that I'm not objective in this short review.. so be it. Long live, Kijoma!…Expand

Absolutely fan-freaking-tastic. MGS4 was the first mgs game I ever bought, back when it first came out. Ever since, I fell in love with the metal gear characters and story. However, I never did get around to buying earlier installments until much later, when I bought MGS1 on the psn a while back. Right after doing so I bought mgs2 and 3 on a gamefly trial, and after speed playing them IAbsolutely fan-freaking-tastic. MGS4 was the first mgs game I ever bought, back when it first came out. Ever since, I fell in love with the metal gear characters and story. However, I never did get around to buying earlier installments until much later, when I bought MGS1 on the psn a while back. Right after doing so I bought mgs2 and 3 on a gamefly trial, and after speed playing them I felt really dissatisfied, I wanted to own them. So I considered buying them used on amazon, until i caught wind of the MGSHD collection. I decided to wait over half a year for it's release, and I am not disappointed. If you already have the games and just want to play them in HD, I don't think it would be wise. MGS2 still looks a lot like a ps2 game, only it doesn't distort or granulate when played on big expensive tv's. MGS3, however, looks extremely close to a ps3 game, but the added kicks is that it's the subsidence version so it has a bunch of added features and a controllable camera, making gameplay a whole lot less awkward. I have yet to play peace walker, but I have heard that it is the main selling point with it has much better controls and ps3-esque graphics. It also has a new, addictive multiplayer. So if you own MGS2 Substance, MGS3 subsidence, and peace walker, then you should skip this. But if you don't and love metal gear, or just want to give this game series a try, then I can't recommend this game enough.…Expand

If you weren't able to play MGS3 and MGS2 back in the PS2 era this is the excellent chance to play those masterpieces . Now in HD, the quality is top-notch and beautifully clear image. Also Peace Walker comes in the collection to satisfy those that weren't able to play it . It's a bummer that MGS 1 it's not in the package but overall if you have online (PSN) you can find it. I'mIf you weren't able to play MGS3 and MGS2 back in the PS2 era this is the excellent chance to play those masterpieces . Now in HD, the quality is top-notch and beautifully clear image. Also Peace Walker comes in the collection to satisfy those that weren't able to play it . It's a bummer that MGS 1 it's not in the package but overall if you have online (PSN) you can find it. I'm re-replaying this all over again but now I'm more happier with the trophies .…Expand

Each and every Metal Gear Solid game was a masterpiece. The story, characters, humour, environment it was all so captivating that you would want to play more. You really do feel drawn into the game and what is going on and do get your emotions tugged at during certain portions of the game. If there are some series that deserves to be fully remade this is probably one of them.

The gameEach and every Metal Gear Solid game was a masterpiece. The story, characters, humour, environment it was all so captivating that you would want to play more. You really do feel drawn into the game and what is going on and do get your emotions tugged at during certain portions of the game. If there are some series that deserves to be fully remade this is probably one of them.

The game keeps to its roots with this. They are using the subsistence version of the games so it allows you to tweak certain things such the camera angle. Over all I say if you haven't played it previously this is a must buy. Even if you have and you don't have a copy that you can play like if your ps2 is gone then you should buy it.…Expand

ive only played mg twin snakes on GameCube like 4 times and i consider that one 2 b the best one and now with this classic remake i get to play all of them and have them one one Blu ray disc in hd its sooooo fantastic

Features three different Metal Gear Solid games that have been improved graphically quite a bit. However, the basic gameplay remains unchanged, so there aren't any new changes to the old formula. This is only a good thing if you like the series' stealth action style of play but a very bad thing if you just hate sneaking around and prefer shooting your enemies. Nevertheless, even without any big changes this is still a great collection of some really good games for fans of the series. [March 2012]

Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux

Mar 4, 2012

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Kojima-san spent most of his childhood in front of the television and always wanted to be a movie director. Even though he might not have made it to Hollywood, his genius and cinematic talent are what made this series and its characters so iconic. [March 2012, p.90]